AN/ Hope you like this one, I think its quite sweet. By the way I was wondering whether I should continue these past 25 drabbles? I'd like to know if you guys would want to keep reading these :)

Set after Starcrossed :)

Learning

She had been reluctant at first, although reluctant was an understatement; however he had gotten there eventually ...with one condition.

"Ouch"

"Sorry" She said sighing "Your feet keep getting in my way"

John shook his head exasperated "My feet are fine; you're not making the right steps"

She trod on his foot again and let out a sound of impatience "That's it! She snapped "This is stupid"

Reaching out John took her hand again and pulled her close resting his other hand on her waist "Shayera, you promised you would learn to dance"

"It's too hard" She pouted however allowing him to return her to their original dancing pose all the same

"It isn't" He stated with absolute patience "Just concentrate on the music and my movements...one, two, three" He began the numerical chant once again and Shayera frowned in concentration unable to stop staring at his feet in her anxiety to not tread on them.

A few more minutes of tuition and she was starting to get the hang of it, John was of course relieved...his toes were starting to hurt.

"So" She started conversationally "You ready to learn Thanagarian?"

John tried to look away but gave up as she glared at him, she did have a hold of his hand and shoulders it wasn't like he could run.

"Yes" He mumbled, he'd heard her speak in her home language a number of times but he was doubtful he could replicate the words.

For the next twenty minutes while they continued to dance, Shayera started coaching him in various words and phrases, correcting him where necessary on mispronunciation. Eventually her head lay against his shoulder as John's tongue fumbled with the heavy syllables of the language.

He mumbled something and Shayera laughed against his neck.

"What did I say?" He asked slightly embarrassed and a little frustrated, this was after all much harder than dancing.

"You said, 'I love you'" She translated still giggling.

"What's so funny about it then?"

She raised her head from his shoulder and looked at him with an amused but affectionate smile.

"Your Thanagarian has an adorable accent"